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Miss. AMR paramedic dies from COVID-19 complications
American Medical Response announced the death of Southwest Mississippi Paramedic David Martin on Wednesday
IAFC launches survey to measure financial effects of pandemic on fire, EMS agencies
The association plans to use the results to help advocate for funding to help departments maintain operations
MedStar: Recent 911 trends are ‘concerning’
MedStar in Fort Worth, Texas, said significant decreases in response volume and transports could mean patients are reluctant to seek help during…
Watch: ‘Paramédico’ EMS documentary now available free online
The film, in which Australian Paramedic Benjamin Gilmour visits four ambulance services from around the world, can now be streamed anywhere for…
COVID-19 testing for first responders: Understanding antibody tests and immunity
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are created equal – an important point to consider when determining who is best serving on the…
Grant available for Stop the Bleed training kits
The Stop the Bleed program will provide the kits, valued at $1,000, to selected applicants as part of the National Stop the…
Pandemic prep: Hospital coordination, PPE best practices and community paramedicine
Our co-hosts speak with Chief Mark Alexander, medical director for CoxHealth EMS in Springfield, Missouri, about his pandemic preparation plans
Research Analysis: Study identifies groups at high risk for PTSD, barriers to care
A Chicago study finds confidential, no-cost screening could identify underreported post-traumatic stress in paramedics and police officers
Ga. city ends hazard pay as state plans to reopen
The city, which implemented hazard pay for essential employees in early April, has voted to terminate the program in response to the…
Mass. ambulance service receives free plexiglass aerosol boxes
The boxes are designed to go over a patient's head during airway management procedures and trap aerosol contaminants
2 FDNY EMTs die due to COVID-19
FDNY EMTs John Redd, 63, and Idris Bey, 60, were department veterans and both worked on World Trade Center rescue and recovery…
Addressing your concerns: COVID-19 resources for EMS personnel
News and expert analysis to help alleviate the top pandemic-related stressors